I don’t mean to be intimidating or just plain annoying to anyone, especially to how I treated Park Kyung Tae at the moment, I just wanted to find out what kind of a person he is, is he spineless cowards or a manipulative scammer or really just a man who loves his woman and only wanted for his love story to be turned into a reality. And from the way that he put his words and reactions at the moment, it was seems like her really is in loved with Kim Hyun Nee, but still have an attachment to his career and even more afraid that he will be the one that doomed Kim Hyun Nee life.“Alright…since you cared about her..and you seems to be able to think straight…let’s just be honest here….This…this right here…doesn’t really looked nice right?…for you and also for Kim Hyun Nee…the seconds that these blows up…your career is over…heck, if we take a look at the K Group Holdings track records…they will definitely end you as well…isn’t that right, Kim Hyun Nee-ssi…”.Park Kyung Tae could only nod his
I don’t really know why, but a lot of people are quite hard to talked to when you try to tell them nicely, every single time when some troubles comes up just like right now, I always have to go with the Threatening route, before they stopped with their over the top emotions talks, then listened to what I am about to say carefully. Perhaps these is the reason as to why I rather don’t really like to speaks to people, it was too annoying at most of the time.“What I am trying to say is…Your relationship…at these point and time…is rather an inconvenience….Me personally…I don’t really care who you were in loved with…or how you go about your life…that is up to you…But, one thing you need to keep in mind…you have signed a deal with me…so, for that…no matter what…I will make sure you keep your end of the bargain…Simple right?..”.“...That..I understand, Sir…but does it have to involved him as well?…he doesn’t involved with any of my works…nor my promise…these whole time…I have been able to ke
“.….Huh?..”. (Kim Hyun Nee & Park Kyung Tae)The second I said the word romantic love story, both of them were bewildered, can’t believe that I just said that with a straight face before the two of them. I can understand just absurd these sound, even I find it rather untimely and rather awkward for such words or plans to be think off for these particular scenario. But at the end of the day, I already agreed with Butler Bang about these, and I also think that, if I were to chose these method, at the very least, they would not vehemently opposed the ideas, and it might even produce a loyalty out of Kim Hyun Nee that is more useful than Choi Han Na.“Like I said just now…let’s make a dramatic love story…for you and him…together as the main character…”.“..Wha..what do you mean?..”. (Kim Hyun Nee)“...Park Kyung Tae…do you want to live with her?..marry her?..”.“...Y..yes…I want to..I love Hyun Nee Noona…and I want to be with her…”. (Park Kyung Tae)“Stop…I don’t want to hear your mushy a
“Your Husband cheat on you right?…”.“Y..yes…a number of times…”. (Kim Hyun Nee)To these question, Kim Hyun Nee nodded approving that the facts were nothing but truths.“Then, that counted clearly as cheating, neglecting and also emotional abuse…that normally can caused a lot of stress and even depression…now logically..can that be accepted as truth?..”.“…NATURALLY, YES SIR!!!..”. (Park Kyung Tae)“Just speak…I know you are passionate and agitated right now…But please, stop slamming the counter…it’s loud and annoying…”.“Oh…sorry, sir…”. (Park Kyung Tae)Park Kyung Tae is clearly fired up right now, but his reactions, by slamming the counter again, just annoys me, these 2 have the same kind of reactions all the time, if they got agitated they would make a loud noise. At these time of the day, which is usually the time where I got my serene and silence that I used to have, when sudden loud noise happened for no good reasons, it’s just annoys me a lot. Seeing my unenthusiastic
It was easier to converse and make someone understand something when they were calm and accepting to any input. Thanks to these, Kim Hyun Nee and Park Kyung Tae were able to understand what I am trying to say, and got her to agreed with the arrangements that I already put in place. At the end, the plans is rather easy, just like I have said before, it was for Kim Hyun Nee to distance herself from K Group Holdings and Her husband, before entirely cutting off their relationship once and for all.To be honest at these point of Kim Hyun Nee life, the relationship produced by her marriage is nothing more than a burden and a problem to her. And it was something that she can’t change nor even fix at all, because these all stems from the K Group Holdings itself. So in order to survived and perhaps even live a normal loving life she had to get away. And on these matters, the one that can provide her get away from all that, would naturally reaped the greatest benefits.“President Mies - Hyunnim
“This is President Mies phone….yes…then we will see you later……”.(Park Zuo Yung)“Who is it?..”.“It’s Main Producer San Da Hee…Sir, you got a show appearance that you were scheduled to do today…”. (Park Zuo Yung)“Oh right…I got something like that going on…I completely forgot about that….I absent from the show for almost 2 weeks now…didn’t they always records the show for 2 to 3 days each week?..”.The entire time, the show has completely forgotten in my mind, I remember the last time that I chat with Hwang Hwa Young that she told me, that I have to attend the recording without her, because for her, she already done the show, her guest appearance is over and form then on she have a new movie filming to do, so I have to attend it alone. The last 2 weeks were too busy for me that I am completely forgot that I have to do the show, on top of that the person that were supposed to remind me of such things, had to travel all over the world because of me.“The shooting is 3 days maximum for
I have visited the CBC Headquarter Building for a numbers of time, mostly on that visit, I would be meeting with Choi Chae Ri, starting from her just being an executive, to the point where I bought the entire CBC and let her become the CEO of it. So at some point along those time, the CBC people started to noticed and know who I am, Unlike before where when I got here, people would just ignored me, these time, when they heard someone from the Virtue Financial were coming, the lobby would be filled with their employee, mostly all the executive would lined up to greet the Virtue Financial representative that comes to the building.Today it was the same scene had happened, since the ground floor of the CBC Headquarter is an open floor to the public, a lot of people from numbers of background were here, whether it was fans of artist, tourist or just plain someone that wanted to buy a coffee will be showing up here, so when there were a dozens of people wearing suits lined up in front of t
Meeting with the President of Virtue Financial in person, is always a marvel experience is what everyone said. Among those of Virtue Financial related company his existence is like a king, he is a refined gentlemen and also quite and intimidating individual to meet. That is what every single Vice Director of all CBC were facing today, unknowingly today they were shocked by the sudden appearance of the man, that usually only be greeted by their boss. On the contrary of their thought that the President would be upset of flip out because of the mundane mood receptions. They were greeted with a rather calm reaction by the president who just smiled at them and wave as he passes by.Among all the Vice Director, naturally only Hong Jay Si were the only director in the greeting line up, she was someone who had become somewhat of an outcast in the company thanks to her rather eccentric department. She thought that she would be subjected by President Mies ridicule as any of the other Director d
“We’re sending an envoy,” I said. “I want a diplomatic team ready to leave within the week. Formal clothes, soft language, but firm posture. They’ll deliver the proposal to reopen channels with Hallerus.”Andrea raised an eyebrow. “And if they hesitate?”“They won’t,” I said. “Helen’s smarter than she was. She knows what Aeternum means now—not just power. Stability. Progress. A future. Her people know it too. They’re already lining up to buy our products again. Her economy needs us more than she’d ever admit.”Andrea took notes. “Do we offer full partnership or just trade?”“Start with trade. Let her work for the rest.”Elijah crossed his arms. “You’re playing the long game.”“Always,” I said. “She showed backbone. Now she has to show consistency. If Hallerus stays clean, stays reformed, we talk alliance in two years. Maybe joint ventures. Maybe intelligence sharing.”Andrea looked up. “And if they regress?”“Then the gloves come off,” I said. “I owe Merrica nothing now. The ledger is
“Shadow diplomacy?”“Shared progress,” I corrected. “No puppet states. No conquest. We build allies, not subjects.”“And if she fails?”“She won’t.”“You trust her?”“I trust momentum.”Silence settled between us. Weighty. Calculated.“She came to the edge,” I said. “She looked down. She chose to climb.”I placed my palm on the table. Pulled up the interlink data from the last ACIA relay. A still frame of Helen and Merrica, standing beside a new council—half of them former commoners. Not a single noble.“She’s rewriting the code of kingship,” Elijah said.“She’s writing history.”Elijah nodded. “I’ll alert the Council of Governors. Phase One integration can begin. Cultural exchange programs. Civil training volunteers.”“Quiet. Measured.”“As always.”I watched the horizon past the glass. My reflection stared back. Older now. Sharper.“Hallerus lives,” I said.Elijah placed the closed folder back into his case. “And Aeternum listens.”I sat behind the presidential desk, sunlight spilli
"Your Majesty, to attempt full restoration in so short a time—""Will cost," she interrupted. "Yes, I know. But the people have paid enough. Now it’s our turn."What followed was a flurry of action unlike anything Hallerus had seen in decades. Labor crews moved out in droves. Merchants were granted tax reprieves to reopen. Public works officials received emergency authority. For once, the gears of governance turned swiftly.But still, the people watched with wary eyes.In the village of Elbarrow, a merchant shook his head as soldiers repaired a broken bridge."They say it’s Queen Helen’s will," he muttered. "But we've heard such promises before.""Aye," replied a farmer, watching with folded arms. "But maybe this time it sticks. She walked among us, didn’t she? My cousin swears she saw her with the duke."Rumors of the queen’s journey spread like wildfire. With them came cautious hope.One evening, at a small gathering hosted by village elders in Merrowind, Helen removed her hood and
"Transparency will be paramount. Council sessions will be documented, and decisions made in conjunction with the Crown will be communicated openly. This is not a move to consolidate power, but to distribute it wisely, ensuring that the governance of Hallerus reflects the will and welfare of its people."Lord Dallren, who had been silently observing, stepped forward. "Your Majesty, such a council could indeed bridge the gap between the Crown and the nobility, fostering unity. I support this initiative."A ripple of agreement spread through the assembly.Helen continued, "Furthermore, to address the grievances of our citizens and promote economic growth, we shall implement reforms aimed at equitable taxation and the eradication of corrupt practices that have long plagued our administration."Duke Merrica added, "These reforms will not only strengthen our internal stability but also enhance our standing among neighboring realms, fostering alliances and trade relations."Viscount Rellan,
A murmur of agreement rippled through the assembly.Helen's gaze swept over the room, her eyes meeting those of each noble in turn. "I have summoned you here not only to reaffirm our unity but to propose measures that will ensure the stability and prosperity of Hallerus for generations to come."Viscount Rellan, his earlier defiance now replaced with a veneer of compliance, inclined his head. "Your Majesty, what measures do you propose?"Helen took a measured breath. "Firstly, we shall establish a council comprising representatives from each noble house. This council will serve as an advisory body, ensuring that all voices are heard and that governance is conducted with transparency and fairness."Baroness Yvette Darrow, her scepticism barely concealed, arched an eyebrow. "And what powers would this council hold, Your Majesty?"Helen met Yvette's gaze unwaveringly. "The council will have the authority to propose legislation and oversee its implementation. However, ultimate executive p
Amidst the turmoil, Duke Merrica found himself face-to-face with Lord Dallren."Merrica," Dallren sneered, blood trickling from a wound on his brow. "Betraying your own kind for that girl?"Merrica's grip tightened on his sword. "My loyalty lies with Hallerus, not with those who would see it rot from within."Their blades met in a fierce exchange, each strike echoing their clashing ideologies.Nearby, Baroness Yvette confronted Queen Helen."Your Majesty," Yvette began, her tone almost mocking, "you've become quite the thorn in our side."Helen met her gaze unwaveringly. "And you, Baroness, have leeched off this kingdom for too long."Yvette smirked, drawing her dagger. "Let's see if you're as formidable with a blade as you are with words."As the battle raged on, it became evident that the Queen's Faction held the advantage. The support of the common folk had bolstered their numbers, and the corrupt nobles' forces began to waver.Count Vorell, witnessing the disarray, turned to his r
A trusted royal scribe—a man who had served the palace for over a decade—was found dead before sunrise. A dagger coated in poison was discovered strapped to his leg. The second attempt followed soon after.A servant carrying tea for the Queen was intercepted before she could enter the throne room. Hidden beneath the silver tray was a vial of deadroot extract, a lethal poison. The servant, after interrogation, confessed that her family had been taken hostage by nobles who ordered the hit.Then came the third, fourth, and fifth attempts. Archers on rooftops. Explosives set along the Queen’s carriage route. Blades hidden in the folds of a courtier’s robes.Each time, the assassins failed. Each time, they disappeared without a trace. Helen knew who was behind it. But rather than show fear, she faced the storm head-on.Seated in her war room, Helen traced her fingers along a map of Hallerus, where red ink circled enemy strongholds. Duke Merrica stood beside her, arms folded, his sharp eyes
Aeternum had taught her a valuable lesson—control is not about force, but manipulation. So, she would make them turn on each other.Helen began summoning the nobles one by one, speaking to them in private meetings. She whispered honeyed words into their ears.“Viscount Talis, I need a reliable man. Duke Rehn is plotting against me, and I require your loyalty.”“Countess Ferros, your influence is invaluable. I fear Duke Rehn is siphoning funds, and I need someone I trust to investigate.”“Duke Rehn, the other nobles are moving against you. You must act swiftly before they remove you from power.”With every meeting, seeds of distrust were sown.The nobles—drunk on greed—were too blind to see that they were being played.And so, one by one, they began to conspire against each other.As the nobles scrambled to destroy each other, Helen’s true loyalists made their move.Under the cover of darkness, handpicked assassins carried out eliminations with precision.Duke Rehn?Found dead in his s
“Then Mies will destroy Hallerus.”Helen turned sharply toward him. “You think he would go that far?”Merrica didn’t even hesitate. “Yes.”Helen stared at him, searching for a lie. A hint of hesitation. But there was none.“He will not give you mercy a second time, Helen,” Merrica said. “If those nobles push for war, if they even dare to challenge Aeternum—you will lose.”He took another step forward, his voice heavy. “And I will not be able to protect you.”For the first time in their conversation, Helen looked away. Merrica saw it. The fear. The realization.She already knew everything he was saying was true. She had just been too proud—too trapped—to admit it.Silence hung between them. Then, at last, Helen spoke.“…What do you want me to do?”Merrica finally allowed himself a small sigh of relief.“You already know what must be done, Helen,” he said gently. “You must take back your court.”Helen slowly nodded, though her expression remained grim. “Those nobles will not leave peace